Sun's Rotation and Shadows

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What is the rotation of the Earth?

Back

The rotation of the Earth is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What causes day and night?

Back

Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotation on its axis, which allows different parts of the Earth to face the sun or be in shadow.

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

Back

The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What is sunrise?

Back

Sunrise is the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.

Front

What is sunset?

Back

Sunset is the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon.

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What is noon?

Back

Noon is the time of day when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.

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How do shadows change throughout the day?

Back

Shadows change in length and direction as the sun moves across the sky due to the Earth's rotation.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, while revolution is the movement of the Earth around the sun.

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What is the significance of the Earth's tilt?

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The Earth's tilt affects the angle of sunlight received, leading to seasons and varying lengths of day and night.